Which climate is hot and dry all year with very little rain?

Which climate is hot and dry all year with very little rain?

• A. Semi-Arid
• B. Arid
• C. Highlands
• D. Ice Cap

Answer: (B)

Arid climates are hot and dry all year with very little rain. These regions receive very little precipitation—often under about 250 mm (10 inches) per year—and temperatures remain high for much of the year, creating deserts with sparse vegetation. This combination of sustained heat and minimal rainfall is what makes an arid climate the best fit for the description. Semi-arid areas are drier than most, but they get more rainfall than arid places and can support more grasses and shrubs. Highlands climates vary with elevation and are typically cooler and can have more precipitation due to orographic effects. Ice Cap regions are cold year-round, with precipitation mostly as snow, not hot conditions.

Arid climates are hot and dry all year with very little rain. These regions receive very little precipitation—often under about 250 mm (10 inches) per year—and temperatures remain high for much of the year, creating deserts with sparse vegetation. This combination of sustained heat and minimal rainfall is what makes an arid climate the best fit for the description.

Semi-arid areas are drier than most, but they get more rainfall than arid places and can support more grasses and shrubs. Highlands climates vary with elevation and are typically cooler and can have more precipitation due to orographic effects. Ice Cap regions are cold year-round, with precipitation mostly as snow, not hot conditions.